The official handing over ceremony of outdoor gyms to the Maldives from the Republic of India was held, this Tuesday. The ceremony was held on Monday evening at Galolhu National Stadium. The ceremony was attended by Speaker of the Parliament, HE President Mohamed Nasheed, Minister Foreign Affairs, HE Abdulla Shahid and High Commissioner of India to the Maldives HE Sunjay Sudhir along with several members of the parliament. This project is funded by MVR 8 Million grant assistance provided by the Indian government. Speaking the ceremony Minister Mahloof said that he is confident that the installation of 61 outdoor gyms will be a great addition to the #DhulhaheyoHashiheyo initiative and it would pave a new avenue for the programmes that are being carried out by Sports Counsellors across the country. Minister Mahloof also to announced that with the help of the Indian government, the Ministry will be installing Children’s Parks in 68 islands and said that the delivery of these parks to the islands will be completed within the next four months. Minister Mahloof expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister of India HE Shri Narendra Modi and HEP Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. He thanked High Commissioner HE Sunjay Sudhir for being an excellent friend to the people of Maldives and Foreign Minister HE Abdulla Shahid for the support and assistance he has provided throughout the past year and a half, noting that His commitment and dedication have paved the way for numerous opportunities to the Ministry.